Zip File Viewer vs File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zip File Viewer
Easily open and play various file formats directly from compressed archives without needing to decompress them. Supports numerous media and document types, offering a simple interface for file management and access.
- Open zip files directly
- Play/view files without uncompressing
- Supports various file formats (audio, video, docs)
- Easy file management
- Transfer files via WiFi or Email
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ZipFileViewer provides OPENING ZIP FILE and then easily play/see/launch them without uncompressing. ZipFileViewer supports NOT ONLY ZIP FILE, but it also supports various file formats to run. With its simple interafaces, it's really easy and convenient to use! ZipFileViwer has following features : - Open zip files in Email, Safari and URL with one touch. - Transfer zip files from Window/Mac/Linux to iPhone/iPad via WiFi or Email. - Simple file management (add, delete). - Open and view various file format. mp3, wav, mp4, m4v, mov, txt, rlf, ppt, pdf, xls, png, jpg and even more.
File Viewer
Easily open and view over 100 different file types, including documents, images, videos, and archives. Browse files stored on your device or in iCloud Drive. This app also identifies unknown files and displays detailed file information.
- Open 100+ file types
- Browse device and iCloud Drive
- Built-in readers for Office, PDF, and images
- Extract compressed archives
- Identify unknown files
- View file information and metadata
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File Viewer is an easy-to-use file viewer opens over 100 file types, including PDFs, Office documents, images, videos, audio, and compressed archives. Browse and view files on your device or iCloud Drive with ease. Key Features - Open 100+ file types with a single app - Browse files on your device and iCloud Drive - Bookmark favorite locations including iCloud and device storage - View documents with the built-in DOCX reader, DOC reader, PDF viewer, PPTX viewer, PPT viewer, and CSV viewer - Extract compressed archives with the Zip file extractor and Tar Gzip extractor - Identify unknown files with the built-in file identification technology - Show file information including properties and hidden metadata Supported File Types - Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, PAGES - Spreadsheets: XLS, XLSX, NUMBERS - Presentations: PPT, PPTX, PPSX, KEY - Images: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, JXL, HEIC, PSD, SVG - Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI, 3G2, M4V - Audio: M4A, MP3, WAV, AIF, AC3 - Archives: ZIP, GZ, TAR, TGZ - Camera Raw: ARW, CR2, CR3, DNG, NEF - Source Code & Web: HTML, C++, Java, Python, JSON, XML - And many more! File Viewer is brought to you by https://fileinfo.com - a trusted source for file format information.
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Verdict
Zip File Viewer and File Viewer both sit at 3.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Zip File Viewer's written reviews are positive against 38% of File Viewer's. Zip File Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
File Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Zip File Viewer's written reviews are positive against 38% of File Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Zip File Viewer | File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews — better | 37.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYTO | Sharpened Productions |
Customer experience
Zip File Viewer
File Viewer
Bugs and requests
Zip File Viewer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cannot open first file or folder in a list
- Ads prevent access to content
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to save or share files
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Provide more file format support
- Optimize for larger screen sizes
File Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Zip File Viewer
No in-app purchases
File Viewer
No in-app purchases
